New Hycolin 24 Hour Disinfectant Cleaner with Byotrol® Technology FAQ’s

It’s a liquid cleaner designed to kill pathogenic bacteria and viruses on everyday surfaces like worktops, door handles etc. around the home.

Peace of mind. Better hygiene where you need it in your living environment. Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini is a powerful disinfectant that not only cleans surfaces but also reduces the risk of cross contamination of germs.

Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini contains a carefully determined blend of key ingredients including a biocidal active substance and detergents. These ingredients work together to clean your hygiene-critical surfaces by aiding the removal of soiling and then disinfecting those cleaner surfaces by intentionally disrupting the structure of the undesirable viruses and bacteria that are contaminating your work surfaces.

Yes. Used as directed Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini is suitable for use on all non-porous hard surfaces around the home. But if in doubt, always test on an inconspicuous area first. Always follow the directions on the label.

Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini is not a medicine. It is for application to inanimate surfaces only and must only be used as directed on the label. It should never be applied to skin or ingested. Always observe safety advice on the label.

Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini does not contain any sodium hypochlorite or any other bleaching agent, so it is safe for use on most hard surfaces.

Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini has been shown by independent testing to PASS the relevant International Standard Methods. It is therefore known to be highly effective against a broad range of pathogenic (disease-causing) viruses and bacteria, including the more commonly encountered Coronaviruses, E. coli, Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas.

Yes. The product has been independently tested by expert virologists using the latest European antiviral test protocol (called EN 14476:2013+A2:2019) to measure its antiviral performance. The results from testing clearly demonstrate that Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini is highly effective against Coronaviruses, as well as many other important viruses.

This means that only 0.01% of the test organisms survived after treatment with Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini. In reality the real number is more like 0.001% to 0.0001% depending on the test being performed. Either way this result is considered to be a satisfactory level of disinfection for general domestic hygiene.

For thorough disinfection Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini should be left to act for a minimum of 5 minutes after application to the surface. After this time wipe the treated surface with a clean, damp cloth or rinse with fresh water. The surface is now disinfected and more hygienic.

No. The function of this product is to quickly and effectively clean and disinfect hygiene-critical surfaces in your living space. The product will not remain on treated surfaces. Periodic cleaning with Hycolin is key to maintain high standards of hygiene.

For the best hygiene results: 1. Clean the surface first by spraying and wiping with Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini to ensure the surface is visibly clean and free from loose soiling. 2. Reapply a light mist of Hycolin Antiviral Disinfectant to the clean surface and allow to dwell for 5 minutes. 3. For areas where there is going to be human contact (work tops and handrails etc.) wipe down with a clean, damp cloth. 4. If applied to floors allow to air dry before allowing people to walk on the floor.

Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini should form part of your regular household hygiene regime. This is especially important in high usage areas such as worktops, door handles and handrails. In homes where people are sick or especially vulnerable, more frequent cleaning is recommended.

Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini cleans and disinfects. It contains both antimicrobial agents and surfactants and builders to aid with removal of dirt. So, this product can be used for general cleaning as well as surface disinfection.

Stored in a cool dark environment, Hycolin Antiviral Surface Cleaner will remain active for at least 24 months.

No. It is our policy not to test any of our raw materials or formulations on animals.

Yes. In addition to our Non-Animal Testing Policy we also ensure that none of our raw materials contain matter from animal origins.

To all non-porous, hard surfaces requiring disinfection, especially surfaces that are most often touched by hand, such as work surfaces, door handles, tables and cupboard doors. Always test on an inconspicuous area first. Always follow the directions on the label.

There is no reason to prevent Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini from being used to clean textiles and fabrics. We advise: 1. Check a small area to make sure the product will not discolour or cause colours to run. 2. Ensure the fabric/textile is free from dust and debris before application 3. Apply a light spray, just enough to moisten the top of the pile but not enough to soak through to the backing as this may cause shrinkage and discoloration. 4. Leave as long as possible to air dry before use or walking on treated areas. Leave windows open, if possible, to make air flow to assist drying. 5. If Hycolin Antiviral Multipurpose Surface Cleaner is used on floors it is important to ensure that the floor is dry before walking on it. A wet floor is a slip hazard.

Yes. Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini is suitable for use on chrome and stainless steel. Other surfaces should be tested on an inconspicuous area first in order to check for incompatibility.

No. Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini is designed for use on inanimate surfaces only.

Hycolin Go Antiviral Surface Cleaner Mini is not intended for animal or veterinary applications.

Follow instructions on the label – wash skin thoroughly in plenty of water.